Category: National
Namibia Lacks Studios, Incentives to Boost Film Industry
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s film industry faces significant challenges in attracting investment and international productions due to a lack of essential infrastructure and government incentives. This is according to Nangula Uandja, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and…
Kavango Crop Farmers Fear for Yield Amid Drought Concerns
By: Annakleta Haikera As land preparation for the upcoming planting season begins in both Kavango regions, crop farmers are expressing concern over potential low yields due to a lack of early rainfall in November. During the weekend, The…
New Green Hydrogen Plant and Offshore Wind Farm on the Cards
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is conducting pre-feasibility studies for the development of a green hydrogen plant and an offshore wind farm as part of the Southern Corridor Development Initiative (SCDI) in the //Kharas region. The study will explore…
Road Crash Data Lacking for Economic Impact Assessment
By: Abigail Nalisa Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has highlighted a significant lack of monitoring and evaluation of critical data related to road crashes, which is essential for assessing their economic, social, and health impacts on Namibia. He noted…
DBN Boasts Injecting 76,000 Jobs into Economy
By: Dolly Menas and David Shoombe The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) says its investments have contributed to the creation of 76,000 job opportunities across various sectors over its 20-year history, injecting over N$21 billion into the Namibian…
Langer Heinrich Local Spending Exceeds N$1.15 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena The Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM), has spent just over N$1,15 billion (US$61 million) over the past financial year, through the acquisition of local various products and services to strengthen its operations. This investment follows the…
IUM Celebrates 30 Years with Seed Capital Grants for Young Entrepreneurs
Dolly Menas and David Shoombe The International University of Management (IUM) celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 28 with a grand graduation ceremony, where three young entrepreneurs each received N$150,000 in seed capital from the David Namwandi Trust….
UN Special Rapporteur Slams Russian Mining Project in Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena International water rights advocates have raised concerns over Russia-backed uranium mining in Namibia, warning of potential groundwater contamination. Headspring, a subsidiary of Uranium One under Russian state-owned Rosatom, holds mining exploration licences (EPLs) in Namibia…
Kawana Inaugurates 6th Police Station in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, inaugurated Kavango West’s sixth police station in Ncamagoro on Friday, aimed at improving response times and enhancing service delivery in the region. Construction of the…
Namibia and China Partner to Boost Agriculture
By: Dolly Menas and Kavee Vezemburuka The government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Chinese government has launched the second phase of the South-South Cooperation (SSC) Project aimed at addressing Namibia’s agricultural challenges…